SPIRIT Updateshttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updatesen-USCopyright 2015, KCMSGeneral news about station events, promotions, and artists SPIRIT 105.3 plays.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:45:00 GMTMon, 02 Mar 2015 13:45:00 GMThttp://emmisinteractive.comhttp://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=ZgAvAG0AZwBWAFEAdwB0ADMASgBQAC8AWgBTAFIAMwBJAHUAKwBYAFYAdwBLAGMAYgB1ADAAegBaAC8AdgBqADAAbQByAEwAMAB1AGUAZwBTAEcARAA1AFYAbQBLAEQARQA3AHQAbQB1AGkAUQA3AHAAbgB6AGwANgA1ADQATQB0AEgAUgAyAHIARQBYAFAASAB1AEEAeQBsAFEAVQBnACsATABLADAAMgBWADIAVgA2AFcAQQBlAGQAQQBjADUAaQB4AGkAVQAwAGUAdwBGADMAYwBzAHcASQBFAEwAUAB5AEQAOQBvAHQAcQBBADYAcgBCADMASAB0AFUAYwBCAHcAaQAyAFoAVQBOAG0ARgBmAGsAdQB1AHUAZwBQAEwAOQBYAEoAagBhAHAAVQB2AEoAbwBGAGcAZgBnADcASwA4ADkAYgBHAGYAcgA5AFUARgB0AHEAWAB5ADQAZAB6ADgAUwBoAFkAOABiAEsAQQBhAE4AZgAxAFUAYQBxAHEANwBlAHAAVABBAEQATQBFAGIAMABrAHkARQBzAHEAMwA2AEwAcgBOAG8AeQBxAGoAZgA0AEcAVwBMAGkARwBnADEAVwBHAFkAdgB5ADYAUQBFAGYAdgBFAHUAdAB2AC8AVQBSAE0AVwAvAFcAVQBXAEkARwBqAG4ANwA1AC8ATwBLAGMATwBjADkAWgB5AEgAMABzAEIAQwB5AGgAaABGAGIAWgBBAHIAOQA3ADcAUwBJAE8ATwBtAGQAVwByAGMARQBqAEEATABuAHMAMgBHAFoAMwBZAD0A&w=144&mw=400SPIRIT Updateshttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updatesRecognizing Your Military Hero - Marta Martin<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>We are thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed so much and fought for our freedom. Will you join SPIRIT and recognize some of our local Military Heroes? Today we are recognizing Marta Martin from Seattle. Read more about Marta below:</p>
<p>NEW ORLEANS, La. &ndash; In addition to creating and running NavyGirl.org, a long-standing web resource familiar to many throughout the Navy Reserve, Petty Officer 1st Class Marta Martin has committed to serving our nation as a member of the United States Navy Reserve assigned to Navy Recruiting District New Orleans.</p>
<p>Since 45 days after our nation was attacked on 9/11, the Vietnam born graduate of Rainier Beach High School in Seattle has served her nation as a member of either the active or the reserve component of the U.S. Navy. Her military career has afforded her a college education, valuable training, and experiences of a lifetime; however, Martin&rsquo;s military experience began long before 9/11.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I was born at the end of the Vietnam War. I was suffering from malnutrition and tuberculosis when American Soldiers rescued and took me to an orphanage where I was given an opportunity to survive and have a better life. I then was adopted and brought to America as a Naturalized Citizen,&rdquo; said Martin. &ldquo;Joining the Navy Reserve after 9/11 just seemed to be the right thing to do and my way to make the most of the opportunities I was given.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The skills and core values she has gained while serving have given her the tools to succeed in the multiple ventures she has undertaken.</p>
<p>&ldquo;The experience and training I have received while in the Navy Reserve has guided me to be the Sailor that I was destined to be,&rdquo; said Martin. &ldquo;With Reserve and Active duty experience behind me, my dedication and commitment to accomplishing the mission and giving back to others is not only an expectation of myself but is a day-to-day calling that sets me apart.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Looking forward, Martin believes tomorrow&rsquo;s Navy needs to stay focused on its long adopted values. &ldquo;In my Navy, I am honored to give back to others what has been given to me as my opportunity to motivate, encourage and inspire Sailors to achieve their highest potential. I stay committed to excellence.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Vice Admiral Braun, Chief of the Navy Reserve, is proud to lead such a talented and dedicated group of Sailors. &ldquo;The commitment of our talented Sailors to the Navy, their shipmates and their community is truly inspirational,&rdquo; said Braun. &ldquo;Their continued dedicated service in support of the Navy, Marine Corps and Joint Force lends credence to our motto: &lsquo;Ready Now. Anytime, Anywhere.&rsquo;&rdquo;</p>
<p><br />SPIRIT 105.3 would like to thank <strong><a href="http://www.geico.com" target="_blank">GEICO</a> f</strong>or helping us recognize Military Heroes.</p>
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<p>Do you want the chance to share your Military Hero? Click <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/SPIRITofSeattle/MilitaryHeroes.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a> to submit your story today.</p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/03/02/recognizing-your-military-hero---marta-martinhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/03/02/recognizing-your-military-hero---marta-martinMon, 02 Mar 2015 13:45:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamSPIRIT Live Lounge: Chris August<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>Chris August was our special guest in the SPIRIT Live Lounge on Wednesday, February 25th, powered by Verity Credit Union. In case you missed it, you can check out the full performance below!</p>
<p>Check out our other previous LIVE streaming events - <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/11/18/spirit-live-lounge-lauren-daigle">Lauren Daigle</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/02/18/crowder-live-performance">Crowder</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2013/11/07/matt-maher-livestream-recording">Matt Maher</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2013/07/18/livestream-with-laura-story">Laura Story</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2013/07/11/matthew-west-live-streaming-event">Matthew West</a>.</p>
<p>SPIRIT Live Lounge powered by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.veritycu.com/" target="_blank">Verity Credit Union</a>.</p>
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<p>We are thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed so much and fought for our freedom. Will you join SPIRIT and recognize some of our local Military Heroes? Today we are recognizing W. Ray Macbeth. Read more about W. Ray Macbeth below:</p>
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<p>My dad will be 85 in May. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. At that time my mom became very ill and had to have a lung removed. He stood by her and has been standing by her all these years. He served his country and then served the community as a pastor and hospital Chaplin years. He is now retired but 24x7 care giver for my mother. Still standing by her side and still serving. My Dad is my hero.</p>
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<p>SPIRIT 105.3 would like to thank&nbsp;<a href="https://www.geico.com/" target="_blank"><strong>GEICO</strong></a>&nbsp;for helping us recognize Military Heroes.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Do you want the chance to share your Military Hero? Click&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/SPIRITofSeattle/MilitaryHeroes.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a><strong>&nbsp;to submit your story today.</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/23/recognizing-your-military-hero-w-ray-macbethhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/23/recognizing-your-military-hero-w-ray-macbethMon, 23 Feb 2015 12:42:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamRecognizing Your Military Hero- Adrienne Powers<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>We are thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed so much and fought for our freedom. Will you join SPIRIT and recognize some of our local Military Heroes? Today we are recognizing Adrienne Powers from Kent, Washington. Read more about Adrienne below:</p>
<p>&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 1.4;">YOKOSUKA, Japan &ndash; A 2008 Kentwood High School graduate and Kent, Wash. native currently serves aboard the U.S. Navy&rsquo;s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington, stationed at a U.S. Navy base located 35 miles south of Tokyo.</span></p>
<p><br /> Petty Officer 2nd Class Adrienne Powers is a mass communication specialist aboard the aircraft carrier operating out of Yokosuka, Japan. While out at sea, the ship visits numerous countries each year such as the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand.<br /> <br /> George Washington is one of only 10 currently operational aircraft carriers in the U.S. Navy. It is the sixth Nimitz-class carrier and the fourth Navy vessel named after the first president of the United States. Measuring nearly 1,100 feet from bow to stern on the flight deck, the ship is longer than three football fields. It is 257 feet wide, 244 feet high and weighs nearly 100,000 tons. <br /> <br /> As a sailor with numerous responsibilities, Powers said she is proud to serve her country aboard an aircraft carrier in Japan. <br /> <br /> &ldquo;One thing I enjoy about serving aboard the ship is the closeness that you feel when you are stuck around the same people all the time that you normally wouldn&rsquo;t feel,&rdquo; said Powers.<br /> <br /> Powers also said she is proud of the work she is doing as part of the Washington&rsquo;s 3,300-member crew, living thousands of miles from home, and protecting America on the world&rsquo;s oceans. <br /> <br /> &ldquo;Its my job to tell the story of the Navy and its history through a variety of different ways with photography, video and writing articles,&rdquo; Powers explained.<br /> <br /> Assigned to the Navy&rsquo;s Seventh Fleet, George Washington sailors are continuously on watch throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, acting as one of America&rsquo;s first responders in the Navy&rsquo;s largest area of responsibility. <br /> <br /> Sailors&rsquo; jobs are highly varied aboard George Washington. The ship&rsquo;s company, which keeps all parts of the aircraft carrier running smoothly, including everything from launching and recovering aircraft to operating its nuclear propulsion plant. Another 2,000 Sailors are assigned to the ship&rsquo;s embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing Five, flying and maintaining aircraft aboard the ship.<br /> <br /> &ldquo;I never cease to be impressed with the type and quality of work that goes on aboard the carrier each day,&rdquo; said Capt. Timothy Kuehhas, the carrier&rsquo;s commanding officer. &ldquo;Our team is filled with highly qualified young adults &ndash; in many cases, 19 and 20 years old &ndash; and they&rsquo;re out here launching and recovering aircraft, running a complex propulsion system safely, serving as air traffic controllers, operating sophisticated electronics, and keeping this floating city alive and functioning. Collectively, they are part of the greatest ship in our Navy. They are proud of their ship and proud of what they do for the United States Navy and their country. If you pick up a newspaper in any city and examine what other 19- and 20-year-olds are doing, there is no comparison to the level of responsibility our Sailors hold.&rdquo; <br /> <br /> George Washington is also a self-sustaining, mobile airport and, like each of the Navy&rsquo;s aircraft carriers, is designed for a 50-year service life. While underway, the ship carries more than 70 jets, helicopters and other aircraft, all of which take off from and land on the carrier&rsquo;s 4.5-acre flight deck. Four powerful catapults launch aircraft off the bow of the ship. After lowering a tail hook that protrudes from the rear of the aircraft, jets and aircraft land by snagging a steel cable called an arresting wire.<br /> <br /> Powers and other George Washington sailors know they are part of a forward-deployed team that is heavily relied upon to help protect and defend America across the world&rsquo;s oceans. <br /> <br /> &ldquo;As a mass communication specialist, its my job to tell the story of the George Washington, support its mission and tell the story of what we are doing aboard the ship,&rdquo; said Powers.</p>
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<p>SPIRIT 105.3 would like to thank&nbsp;<a href="https://www.geico.com/" target="_blank"><strong>GEICO</strong></a>&nbsp;for helping us recognize Military Heroes.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong style="line-height: 1.4;">Do you want the chance to share your Military Hero? Click&nbsp;</strong><strong><a style="line-height: 1.4;" href="http://www.spirit1053.com/SPIRITofSeattle/MilitaryHeroes.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong><strong style="line-height: 1.4;">&nbsp;to submit your story today.</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/16/recognizing-your-military-hero--adrienne-powershttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/16/recognizing-your-military-hero--adrienne-powersMon, 16 Feb 2015 12:15:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamJoin SPIRIT 105.3 For The "Most Memorable and Amazing" Volunteer Experience!<p>Dear SPIRIT Family,</p>
<p>Are you looking for a way to partner with SPIRIT 105.3? We have an upcoming opportunity for you to help serve the community!</p>
<p><em><strong>SECRET KEEPER GIRL: THE CRAZY HAIR TOUR!</strong></em><br />We are looking for volunteers to be a part of&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://secretkeepergirl.com/" target="_blank">The Crazy Hair Tour- Secret Keeper Girl&rsquo;s</a>&nbsp;</strong>fourth themed tour. It is a Bible-based relationship-building experience for moms and their tween daughters (typically ages 8-12) on March 14th, 6:30 pm at Overlake Christian Church. The Secret Keeper Girl Crazy Hair Tour helps moms cultivate God-crazy Daughters, who embrace inner beauty, biblical modesty, and vibrant purity,&rdquo; reads a poster for the new event.</p>
<p>A volunteer from years past exclaims, "<em style="line-height: 1.4;">Secret Keeper Girl was one of the most memorable and amazing volunteering opportunities I&rsquo;ve ever had the privilege of experiencing! My niece and I volunteered together and had such an incredible time serving alongside other sisters-in-Christ. The whole night was full of joy, laughter and the LORD&rsquo;s Presence. Amongst the laughter and fun, little girls&rsquo; lives were being transformed through the Word of God being delivered to them in their language and in a fun and safe environment. They were given the freedom to let down their guards and just be themselves. The words shared from the stage were speaking life over these precious young ladies and encouraging them to stand in their true identity as beautiful daughters of the Most High God.</em></p>
<p><em>I&rsquo;ll never forget all the crazy, fun moments of that night as well as the powerful moments of prayer and feeling the Presence of Jesus with us. I had the privilege of getting to pray with a group of young ladies as their hearts were responding to the call of Jesus. It was an amazing time and such a gift to get to be a part of it all! I highly recommend volunteering for this event&mdash;not only will you be a blessing to others and help this event run smoothly, your own heart will be touched, stretched, challenged and encouraged and filled with joy!".</em></p>
<p>So, join SPIRIT 105.3 for a wonderful evening of bonding between mother and daughter. It&rsquo;s going to be an amazing amount of fun and an experience you will not soon forget.</p>
<p>If you are interested in helping behind the scenes at this event, please contact Promotions &amp; Marketing Director, Camille Birk at&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:camille@spirit1053.com?Subject=SPIRIT%20105.3%20Volunteer%20Email&Body=Event%3A%20%0ANames%20of%20people%20who%20want%20to%20volunteer%3A%0APhone%20Number%28s%29%3A%0AEmail%28s%29%0A%0AAre%20any%20of%20these%20volunteers%20under%20age%2018%3F%20If%20so%2C%20please%20list%20ages%3A" target="_blank">Camille@spirit1053.com</a></strong></p>
<p>As a station, we feel blessed by the community support. Together, we are spreading the love of Christ in tangible ways.<br /><br />Looking to reserve your seat for this one night Mother-daughter event? Click <a href="https://purefreedom.brushfireapp.com/secret-keeper-girl/428001" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong>&nbsp;</a></p>
<p>&ldquo;For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.&rdquo; Romans 12:4-5<br /><br /><span style="line-height: 1.4;">God Bless!</span></p>
<p>- SPIRIT 105.3</p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/11/join-spirit-1053-for-the-most-memorable-and-amazing-volunteer-experiencehttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/11/join-spirit-1053-for-the-most-memorable-and-amazing-volunteer-experienceWed, 11 Feb 2015 10:32:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamRecognizing Your Military Hero- Alex Sullivan<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>We are thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed so much and fought for our freedom. Will you join SPIRIT and recognize some of our local Military Heroes? Today we are recognizing Alex Sullivan. This is the story that was sent to us from his wife, Jessica.</p>
<p>&ldquo;My husband Alex served in the army for 10 1/2 years and served 2 deployments. He strives every day to take care of our family now. It has not been easy but he does everything he can for our family. He is great with our 2 1/2 year old daughter. He's a mechanic and helps people when he sees that they need it. We have stopped on a few occasions to help people that are in need. I love him so much for being who he is and doing everything he can to take care of us and others and always putting himself aside. He's always willing to help people no matter who they are; if they need help and if he can, he will. Now being out of the army is a huge transition and he's doing what it takes to take care of our family. I just want him to know how much he's appreciated and loved!&rdquo;</p>
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<p>SPIRIT 105.3 would like to thank&nbsp;<a href="https://www.geico.com/" target="_blank"><strong>GEICO</strong></a>&nbsp;for helping us recognize Military Heroes.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Do you want the chance to share your Military Hero? Click&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/SPIRITofSeattle/MilitaryHeroes.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a><strong>&nbsp;to submit your story today.</strong></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/09/recognizing-your-military-hero--alex-sullivanhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/09/recognizing-your-military-hero--alex-sullivanMon, 09 Feb 2015 12:42:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamVisual Clue to Help You Win More than $3,500!<p><img src="http://www.spirit1053.com/Pics/SecretSound/SecretSound-Guess5.jpg" alt="Secret Sound Clue 1" width="550" height="199" /></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/09/visual-clue-to-help-you-win-more-than-3500http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/09/visual-clue-to-help-you-win-more-than-3500Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamRecognizing Your Military Hero - Dennis Tompkins <p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>We are thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed so much and fought for our freedom. Will you join SPIRIT and recognize some of our local Military Heroes? Today we are recognizing Dennis Tompkins. This is the story that was sent to us from his wife, Jamie.</p>
<p>&ldquo;My husband, Dennis, is my military hero! He is a member of the US Coast Guard, and has been faithfully serving his country for the past 16 years. He's currently aboard the USCGC Polar Star, where he serves as the ship's Lay Leader- preaching the good news every Sunday! His love for God, family and country shines through in everything he does! Dennis has been deployed in Antarctica since December 1st and is expected to return March 25th.&rdquo;</p>
<p>SPIRIT 105.3 would like to thank <a href="https://www.geico.com/" target="_blank"><strong>GEICO</strong></a> for helping us recognize Military Heroes.</p>
<p><em><strong>Do you want the chance to share your Military Hero? Click <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/SPIRITofSeattle/MilitaryHeroes.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a> to submit your story today.</strong></em></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/04/recognizing-your-military-hero---dennis-tompkinshttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/02/04/recognizing-your-military-hero---dennis-tompkinsWed, 04 Feb 2015 14:41:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamYet I am a Pile of Dust<p>My 16 year old daughter Camille wrote this after we got into a conversation about our identity as simultaneously fallen human beings and children of God. I thought I would share it with you &ndash; and I hope you find it encouraging.&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="normal"><strong>YET I AM A PILE OF DUST</strong></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Vanity sees beauty in my face<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a pile of dust</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Pride sees success in my race<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a pile of dust</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Knowledge sees intellect to be flaunted<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a pile of dust</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Society sees a gait yet undaunted<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a pile of dust</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Entertainment sees a new ability<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a pile of dust</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Maturity sees sweet respectability<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a pile of dust</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yes I am a pile of dust<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">But that's not what they see</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">'Deed I am a pile of dust<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">What else can there be to me?</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">"My Darling Little Pile of Dust<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">I created you at the first<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">My Darling Little Pile of Dust<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">I did not make you to be accursed</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">"I filled your chaff with sustenance<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">So you wouldn't be carried o'er<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">I filled your chaff with sustenance<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Myself inside your core</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">"The good in you is from Me alone<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">My darling your friends may see<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">The good in you is from Me alone<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Dust, you are a child to me"</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Defeat says I am too low to win<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Finality says He won't take me back in<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Self says I only care about me<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Sloth says it's too hard to be free<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Bondage says I'll never break loose<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Depravity says I've tied my own noose<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Hopelessness says there's too many to save<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Death says I'll be left in a grave<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Impatience says He will never hear me call<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Tolerance says I have hated them all<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">World says I'm only a pile of dust<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Mind says there is no One there to trust<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yet I am a child of God</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Yes I am a child of God<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Only torrents of blood break the chain</span></p>
<p class="normal"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">I, Dust, am a child of God<br /></span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">My Father bled clean my name</span></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/28/yet-i-am-a-pile-of-dusthttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/28/yet-i-am-a-pile-of-dustWed, 28 Jan 2015 16:31:00 GMTSteve SunshineDare to Be Recognizes a Local Woman from Christian Faith Center<p>Saturday, January 23<sup>rd</sup> Grammy Award, nominee Natalie Grant, and International speaker, Charlotte Gambill, partnered with SPIRIT 105.3 to bring a sold-out, inspiring night that anyone in attendance will not soon forget!</p>
<p><em>Dare to Be</em> is an event designed for women to come together and &ldquo;Dare to Be&rdquo; all that God has equipped each one of us to be. This event is designed to speak directly to each women to step out into the unknown, and aim higher, stretch further, and to trust.</p>
<p>Dare to Be honored a local woman for "Daring to Be" despite her circumstances.</p>
<p>Here is Melissa&rsquo;s story:</p>
<p><em style="line-height: 1.4;">"This sweet story begins as many do&hellip;in youth group.&nbsp;&nbsp; Melissa and Jeff met while attending Shoreline Community Church where their lives were made stronger in the Lord and their hearts grew fonder for each other.&nbsp; During college, things got more serious and Jeff and Melissa were married on October 5<sup>th</sup> 2002.&nbsp;&nbsp; The wedding was truly anointed and their strong desire for Jesus to be the center of their marriage was evident from day one.&nbsp; Over the years, they enjoyed their families, church body and friendships.&nbsp; Jeff, a Seattle Firefighter, followed faithfully in his father&rsquo;s footsteps and had great pride in his work.</em></p>
<p><em>&nbsp;On June 10<sup>th</sup> 2005, they were beyond blessed with a beautiful baby girl named Natalie, who is now 9 years old.&nbsp; Then another wonderful surprise came their way on February 1<sup>st</sup> 2008.&nbsp; Identical twins, Derek and Brendan, brought them a double portion of joy and iced the cake for their now, family of 5.&nbsp; </em></p>
<p><em>&nbsp;In January 2011, Jeff felt a strange feeling when swallowing, which brought him to the doctor.&nbsp;&nbsp; Through a series of tests, they discovered that he had a heart defect and would need surgery as soon as possible.&nbsp; Just as this information was being processed, the Dr. revealed that they also found some masses in his esophagus.&nbsp;&nbsp; A few weeks later, on Valentine &rsquo;s Day, Jeff and Melissa were told that he had stage 4 esophageal cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp; Time stood still as the doctor told them that Jeff would have 6 months to a year to live WITH chemotherapy.&nbsp;&nbsp; </em></p>
<p><em>There was a hard choice to make.&nbsp; One that didn&rsquo;t come without tearful conversations and neither allowed much time.&nbsp; Jeff chose to live his remaining days faithfully seeking the Lord for healing without the possible illness that chemo can bring.&nbsp; Jeff had a crazy peace to him.&nbsp; He carried his physical pain quietly, never complaining about the road he was walking down.&nbsp; Melissa honored his choice and battled alongside her husband. Many people, including his firefighter family were broken with this news and he was able to comfort them.&nbsp; Whether they visited Jeff at home, the hospital room or on the phone, he was often heard saying &ldquo;I&rsquo;m ok. I know where I&rsquo;m going.&rdquo;&nbsp; Countless times over the weeks to follow, worship and prayer echoed in their home.&nbsp; Melissa was the most gracious wife and selflessly shared her husband&rsquo;s final days with anyone that wanted to be in their home.&nbsp; There were long nights claiming God&rsquo;s promises and healing over Jeff and this precious family.&nbsp; They did this with a peace and confidence that Jeff would be made whole, that his body would be healed as the Lord says he can and will do.</em></p>
<p><em>Surrounded by friends and family, On May 6<sup>th</sup>, just 10 weeks after he was diagnosed, Jeff was healed, his body was made perfect and he was delivered into the arms of Jesus. </em></p>
<p><em>&nbsp;Jeff&rsquo;s funeral was a testimony to how big he loved and was loved.&nbsp; The church was beyond packed with loved ones and the firefighter presence overwhelmed the place with honor.&nbsp; Their youth pastor and friend, Phil Rasmussen led the service and had the privilege of seeing over 100 people give their life to the Lord as he talked about Jeff&rsquo;s walk of faith.&nbsp; Melissa and her children walked up the stage and she asked them to turn around.&nbsp; She told them to look out at all the people that came to support them and loved their daddy too.&nbsp; She was an amazing pillar.</em></p>
<p><em>Since Jeff was a firefighter, Melissa was honored and present to see her husband&rsquo;s life remembered through many beautiful ceremonies.&nbsp; There was the national fallen firefighter memorial in Colorado, the Governor invited her to the capital and the Pioneer Square memorial added Jeff&rsquo;s name to those that have fallen. </em></p>
<p><em>Life froze, but at the same time, it couldn&rsquo;t.&nbsp; Melissa was a mommy to a then 5 year old and two 3 year olds.&nbsp; One of the best moms you&rsquo;ll ever see.&nbsp;&nbsp; She balanced their tender hearts with the reality of loss and the even greater reality of Jesus.&nbsp;&nbsp; These past few years has seen its share of incredibly hard days, but she doesn&rsquo;t miss the opportunity to claim Gods faithfulness over and over again.&nbsp; There are many walking down the same road of loss and she&rsquo;s been able to empathize and be Jesus to them.&nbsp; </em></p>
<p><em>The following year, Natalie was having symptoms that concerned Melissa.&nbsp; Listening to her mother&rsquo;s intuition, she brought her daughter to Children&rsquo;s Hospital where Natalie was quickly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.&nbsp; This was devastating news.&nbsp;&nbsp; It was especially hard when you&rsquo;re a single mom trying to balance life with 3 kids that are still deeply grieving their father.&nbsp; Now, she needed to learn a whole new world of information and still be her daughter&rsquo;s biggest and best cheerleader.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s on her mind with every meal, every snack, every day and every night.&nbsp; The worry she carries with this disease is great, but God has been even bigger!&nbsp;&nbsp; Melissa makes sure that Natalie is not defined by her diabetes.&nbsp; She monitors it closely while allowing Natalie to still be a kid.&nbsp; That takes some pretty awesome mom skills!&nbsp; </em></p>
<p><em>Melissa would be painfully humbled to hear any of these compliments for they are words she often hands out, but never wants to hear in her direction.&nbsp; She&rsquo;s a selfless giver and always turns a conversation back onto you.&nbsp; She gives anything and everything at any time.&nbsp; Her belongings, advice, time and even furniture seem to quietly and hilariously leave her home.&nbsp; Everything she has or does belongs to the Lord.&nbsp;&nbsp; Melissa has been carried, almost tangibly, by the Lord, her family and a team of friends. "</em></p>
<p>Thank you Melissa for being an inspiration to us all.</p>
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<p><em><br /></em></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/28/dare-to-be-recognizes-a-local-woman-from-christian-faith-centerhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/28/dare-to-be-recognizes-a-local-woman-from-christian-faith-centerWed, 28 Jan 2015 14:29:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamRecognizing Your Military Hero - Treyton Delk<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>We are thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed so much and fought for our freedom. Will you join SPIRIT and recognize some of our local Military Heroes? Today we are recognizing Treyton Delk. This is the story that was submitted to us by his father:</p>
<p>Our son, Treyton (TJ) Delk, serves in the military. He signed with the US Navy (with our permission) when he was a 17-year old senior in High School, and is now 23 years old. TJ chose to work with the FA-18 Super Hornet squadron as an aviation structural mechanic and was deployed on an aircraft carrier world tour in 2011-2012. His "home" base is located in Lemoore, California.</p>
<p>TJ freely gives of himself in order to assist others through acts of service, never asking anything in return. If there is a way to help, TJ will go out of his way to make it happen, and think nothing of it. TJ re-signed with the Navy earlier this year, and although is very busy during shifts, he has been found helping during his "off-time" just because there are things that he notices should be done in and around the shop. TJ assists others with whatever task may be needed, such as helping someone move, or driving people to appointments, or helping with their vehicles, or even funding others so they can visit home. This list goes on and on. He serves more than just his country, TJ serves his community and fellow mankind with a giving heart.</p>
<p>SPIRIT 105.3 would like to thank <a href="https://www.geico.com/" target="_blank"><strong>GEICO</strong></a> for helping us recognize Military Heroes.</p>
<p><em><strong>Do you want the chance to share your Military Hero? Click <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/SPIRITofSeattle/MilitaryHeroes.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a> to submit your story today.</strong></em></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/26/recognizing-your-military-hero---treyton-delkhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/26/recognizing-your-military-hero---treyton-delkMon, 26 Jan 2015 15:47:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamRecognizing Your Military Hero - Kyle Atakturk<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>We are thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed so much and fought for our freedom. Will you join SPIRIT and recognize some of our local Military Heroes? Today we are recognizing Lt. j.g. Kyle Atakturk from Seattle, Washington. Read more about Kyle below:</p>
<p>JACKSONVILLE, Fla. &ndash; A 2005 Eastlake High School graduate and Seattle, Wash. native is serving with Patrol Squadron Sixteen (VP-16), also known as the &ldquo;War Eagles&rdquo;.</p>
<p>Lt. j.g. Kyle Atakturk is a pilot with VP-16, a Jacksonville-based squadron that operates the Navy&rsquo;s newly-designed maritime patrol aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon. Lt. j.g. Kyle Atakturk is a pilot with VP-16, a Jacksonville-based squadron that operates the Navy&rsquo;s newly-designed maritime patrol aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon. Each aircraft has an aircrew of nine, is nearly 130 feet long, may weigh up to 188,200 lbs. (max gross) and can travel over 560 miles per hour and nearly 1,380 miles on a tank of gas.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m a P-8 pilot,&rdquo; said Atakturk.</p>
<p>The Navy&rsquo;s replacement platform for the P-3C, the P-8A Poseidon, is designed to secure the Navy&rsquo;s future in long-range maritime patrol capability, while transforming how the Navy&rsquo;s maritime patrol and reconnaissance force will man, train, operate and deploy.</p>
<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s awesome to pilot such a reliable airframe in a versatile mission,&rdquo; said Atakturk.</p>
<p>The P-8A provides more combat capability from a smaller force and less infrastructure while focusing on worldwide responsiveness and interoperability with traditional manned forces and evolving unmanned sensors.</p>
<p>Atakturk also said he is proud of the work he is doing as part of the squadron&rsquo;s 260-member team, helping to protect America on the world&rsquo;s oceans.</p>
<p>&ldquo;This is the hardest working squadron I&rsquo;ve ever had the pleasure to work with,&rdquo; said Atakturk.</p>
<p>The P-8A leverages the experience and technology of the P-3C&rsquo;s capabilities and assets to meet the Navy&rsquo;s needs of developing and fielding a maritime aircraft equipped with significant growth potential, including an extended global reach, greater payload capacity, higher operating altitude, and the open systems architecture.</p>
<p>The War Eagles were the first squadron to deploy with the new P-8A platform. One of their first major missions had international attention as they participated in the international search effort for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I piloted the first plane that went out on the search and rescue mission,&rdquo; said Atakturk.</p>
<p>Sailors&rsquo; jobs are highly varied in VP-16. Approximately 60 officers, 200 enlisted men and women make up and keep all parts of the squadron running smoothly &mdash; this includes everything from maintaining aircraft airframes and engines, to processing paperwork, handling weaponry, and flying the aircraft.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Every day I feel an extraordinary amount of pride to serve alongside our great Nation&rsquo;s most inspiring men and women,&rdquo; said Cmdr. Daniel Papp, VP-16&rsquo;s commanding officer. &ldquo;Our team is filled with hardworking and highly qualified professionals who hold uncommon levels of responsibility and accountability in support of our mission: To provide maritime patrol services to the fleet in support of national interests. Their work ethic, commitment, enthusiasm, and esprit de corps are second to none!&rdquo;</p>
<p>As a member of one of the U.S. Navy&rsquo;s newest maritime patrol aircraft platforms, Atakturk and other VP-16 sailors are proud to part of a warfighting team that readily defends America at all times.</p>
<p>SPIRIT 105.3 would like to thank <a href="https://www.geico.com/" target="_blank"><strong>GEICO</strong></a> for helping us recognize Military Heroes.</p>
<p><strong>Do you want the chance to share your Military Hero? Click <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/SPIRITofSeattle/MilitaryHeroes.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a> to submit your story today.</strong></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/20/recognizing-your-military-hero---kyle-atakturkhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/20/recognizing-your-military-hero---kyle-atakturkTue, 20 Jan 2015 14:50:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamSuper Bowl Repeat - Go Hawks!<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>What a great win yesterday! This video was created by the city of the 12th man as we headed into the Super Bowl. Take a moment and review as we get ready for a Super Bowl Repeat! Congratulations to our Seattle Seahawks, the 2015 NFC Champs!</p>
<p><a href="https://animoto.com/play/y51Zzg1xTYuzK1fY1RiXfQ">This is a link to animoto.com/play/y51Zzg1xTYuzK1fY1RiXfQ</a> </p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/19/super-bowl-repeat---go-hawkshttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/19/super-bowl-repeat---go-hawksMon, 19 Jan 2015 12:12:00 GMTCamille BirkFocus on the Family offers you a Free Resource: "Chore Wars"<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>Filled with clear advice and practical resources, this month's free download from <a href="http://www.focusonthefamily.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Focus on the Family</strong></a> will help families develop healthy habits in dealing with chores and other daily responsibilities!</p>
<p>It's not always easy to get your children involved in some household chores but it's really an important part of their growth and it certainly benefits the family, as well.</p>
<p>Part of the free downloadable kit includes a collection of articles and resources that will help you introduce your children to ways they can be more responsible in their daily chores. You can even print off pages so you have a reusable chore chart there.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://focusonthefamily.webconnex.com/co-chorewars?refcd=245407" target="_blank"><strong>CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE RESOURCE</strong>&nbsp;</a></p>
<p><em>Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry that helps families thrive by providing help and resources for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles. We are happy to share these helpful resources with you and your family.</em></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/15/focus-on-the-family-offers-you-a-free-resource-chore-warshttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/15/focus-on-the-family-offers-you-a-free-resource-chore-warsThu, 15 Jan 2015 12:08:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamLIVE Viewing Greece Preview Party<p>SPIRIT is traveling to Greece and we want to take you with us! Experience the footsteps of Paul and soak in the amazing experience - at the best price with your favorite radio station! This 10 day adventure begins in fall 2015 but we need to hold your seat before April! View this special Preview Party, get your questions answered and get ready to join us on the adventure of a life time!&nbsp;</p>
<p>Tune in tonight and get your questions answered! LIVE Viewing Preview Party @ 6:30pm.</p>
<p>Do you have a question about the trip? Email your questions to <a href="mailto:ashley@spirit1053.com?Subject=Greece%20Preview%20Party%20Question&Body=Name%3A%20%0ACity%3A%20%0APhone%3A%20%0AWhat%20is%20your%20Question%3F%20" target="_blank">ashley@spirit1053.com</a> during the live stream with and we'll get you your answers!</p>
<p>You can also discover more details and information about the trip at <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/greece" target="_blank">spirit1053.com/greece</a>.</p>
<p><iframe src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/l8J6q5cxqGs?rel=0" frameborder="0" width="560" height="315"></iframe></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/15/live-viewing-greece-preview-partyhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/15/live-viewing-greece-preview-partyThu, 15 Jan 2015 11:57:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamRecognizing Your Military Hero - Mark Colborn<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>We are thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed so much and fought for our freedom. Will you join SPIRIT and recognize some of our local Military Heroes? Today we are recognizing Staff Sergeant Colborn. This is the story that was sent to us from Jennifer McClain.</p>
<p>Staff Sergeant Mark Colborn, my brother in-law - was deployed in the Middle East four years out of his 7 years in the service, which is excessive for any soldier. He served on a squad that was very hard working and faced danger every day, like many other troops. He was the leader of a squad that would find and disarm bombs, to not only protect fellow military troops, but to protect the innocent civilians including women and children of the country they served in. While away Mark made sure his family had the things they needed. He would send videos of himself reading a story book to his 3 year old son, and would call any time it was actually possible to keep his loved ones as close as could be expected. Mark is an amazing man. He is a great father, great husband, a great Christian and to me a great brother in law. I am thankful that he is finally home, and will not have to return again, and is able to spend the Holidays with his family this year. He is a truly giving person, and I would love to see Mark and his family get a little extra Christmas cheer in welcoming him home from his fourth tour in seven years.</p>
<p>SPIRIT 105.3 would like to thank <a href="https://www.geico.com/" target="_blank"><strong>GEICO&nbsp;</strong></a>for helping us recognize Military Heroes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Do you want the chance to share your Military Hero? Click <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/SPIRITofSeattle/MilitaryHeroes.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a> to submit your story today.</em></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/12/recognizing-your-military-hero---mark-colbornhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/12/recognizing-your-military-hero---mark-colbornMon, 12 Jan 2015 12:51:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamDare to Be Embarks on 2015 WEAR LOVE OUT Nationwide Tour; Tickets On Sale Now<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 6, 2015) - On the heels of a sold-out 2014 tour, Dare To Be unleashes the transformational power of learning how to summon the courage to <em>dare</em> to embrace who you are in Christ and follow your dreams. The new nationwide <em><strong>Dare to Be: WEAR LOVE OUT 2015</strong></em> event tour launches January 2015 and crosses the United States for 11 events.</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.4;">The unforgettable experience invites women of all ages to come together and </span><em style="line-height: 1.4;">'dare to be'</em><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> empowered to make a difference in their life, and in the lives of their family and community. The night is created for women to unwind, refresh, and celebrate life with the other women in their lives.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.4;">"Love is not a word to just be spoken, but a life to be lived," said Charlotte. "Col. 3 says love is a garment to be worn. We need to wear love in our homes, communities and world.&nbsp; </span><em style="line-height: 1.4;">Dare to Be</em><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> this year will ask 'are you ready to mobilize and wear love out?' Every time women gather at </span><em style="line-height: 1.4;">Dare to Be</em><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> there is such a sense of expectation. Heaven leans in, and as a result, Earth is impacted.&nbsp;This is not an event to just attend; it's a decision to come, rally the girls in your world and together take our place daring to embrace all God has called us to be. I can't wait to see you there."</span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 1.4;">The affordable, three-hour event is a fully integrated evening of worship, music, and word that will inspire, encourage, and change lives. The tour is currently scheduled to hit eleven cities in early 2015 and more will be announced for the fall. With a lineup including Grammy&reg;-nominated vocalist Natalie Grant and international speaker, Bible teacher and author Charlotte Gambill, the combination of this powerhouse duo is guaranteed to bring lots of laughter and memorable moments.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.4;">"So excited to be back with our 2015 </span><em style="line-height: 1.4;">Dare to Be</em><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> tour, which I believe will be bigger, more relevant, and more powerful than ever before," said Natalie. "Our theme, </span><em style="line-height: 1.4;">Wear Love Out</em><span style="line-height: 1.4;">, is a message that will reach right into the heart of every woman, helping them to love God more, love themselves more, which will in turn help them to love others better." &nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Tickets are now on sale at </span><a style="line-height: 1.4;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq8eeguVFULbB-3HamFkWEWbkByBUYuoBc0=" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://www.daretobeevent.com</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;">.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p>January 15, 2015&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6n_1N3CUHDfEGDT4Cj4Ms_NQ_CAxivO2de7ZFdJC6NfSDMYjshIeIJT76e4eLKDV-HKEYQizwUjNDxsvdbsHxn_R8WV13qRCVhFJTqhG7d7gP6wTUhDuc2CDJw_D86za1wW68XdL4CMM=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Indiana, PA</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Summit Church</p>
<p>January 16, 2015&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq9uBwdFWbp1OmmhStzmTkINIXWVoy9R4To57G1ycdh-pHDz4TzV51iaX0yWSJNdTVFlvBeOGWAHjGpPZcrTxNVc5Y_62K_4Mwarizx5r5XCeIF-TsNGCe_ySE8xRz9aBAOSuTFqx3uD9DW72GfCh0INu0r-Xyq-j4E=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Washington, D.C.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hylton Chapel</p>
<p>January 17, 2015&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq9uBwdFWbp1OmmhStzmTkINIXWVoy9R4To57G1ycdh-pGhZa1lBTJ8WFdhTjdJAOxY=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Baltimore, MD</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; APG Arena</p>
<p>January 18, 2015&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq9uBwdFWbp1OmmhStzmTkINIXWVoy9R4To57G1ycdh-pCluYCNSvKf9Dtuom1L3ry0=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Philadelphia, PA</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chestnut Assembly of God</p>
<p>January 22, 2015&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6n_1N3CUHDfEGDT4Cj4Ms_NQ_CAxivO2de7ZFdJC6NfSDMYjshIeIJT76e4eLKDV-HKEYQizwUjNDxsvdbsHxn8riS2vBqEYWfaroikRyWW6NDrtIT9gO4lo7NpMaVgq6O_9rdHZ094I=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Portland, OR</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Crossroads Community Church</p>
<p>January 23, 2015&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6n_1N3CUHDfEGDT4Cj4Ms_NQ_CAxivO2de7ZFdJC6NfSDMYjshIeIJT76e4eLKDV-HKEYQizwUjNDxsvdbsHxnzJzRdEVv4u8o69zdMnCwv7K-cvHI4aZnXEJOnqlsgum" shape="rect" target="_blank">Seattle, WA</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Christian Faith Center</p>
<p>January 24, 2015&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6n_1N3CUHDfEGDT4Cj4Ms_NQ_CAxivO2de7ZFdJC6NfSDMYjshIeIJT76e4eLKDV-HKEYQizwUjNDxsvdbsHxn7hA3xf2rjK0Ecq6-itlY586C0tTVVrag3Sc6FUK494W" shape="rect" target="_blank">Boise, ID</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Capital Christian Center</p>
<p>January 25, 2015&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq8UYDkdExNLCsgK-HLAG1U1iAx4DfyxZJUlURyNT8F_fWo-UigKa7F2fZBvjaz2vmSWBo8hoA6ya3ebX1t9B1Xh" shape="rect" target="_blank">Bellingham, WA</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mount Baker Theater</p>
<p>February 19, 2015&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6n_1N3CUHDfEGDT4Cj4Ms_NQ_CAxivO2de7ZFdJC6NfSDMYjshIeIJT76e4eLKDV-HKEYQizwUjNDxsvdbsHxn6rneGQ_AqQqtrEoQDfhDUW1EGmSPTQfKTt6HNpU90ApD6LZckHlZ9I=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Coral Springs, FL</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Church By The Glades</p>
<p>February 21, 2015&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq9Z8Nwg7OuqfjNgw7xVI0mdV3n7Q1a3EH3M09IhK0q9P3DBSdmwKZJpSGy98GMx7L4=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Tampa, FL</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bell Shoals Baptist Church</p>
<p>February 22, 2015 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6n_1N3CUHDfEGDT4Cj4Ms_NQ_CAxivO2de7ZFdJC6NfSDMYjshIeIJT76e4eLKDV-HKEYQizwUjNDxsvdbsHxn0ds0Sh8RomBqSiyGxhkHsmYkMxrznGXhRi365deK72YHmYsoKMmVlA=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Baton Rouge, LA</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bethany World Prayer Center</p>
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<p>Dare to Be is excited to announce <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq8x-TjQer_5-2UmzXdukidNbSrCZ7H9gKk=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Hope for Justice</a> as its presenting sponsor for 2015. Hope for Justice (formerly Abolition International) was founded by Natalie Grant in 2005 and is making a difference in the lives of human trafficking victims by advocating for quality care, education and awareness. Hope for Justice's mission fits perfectly with the purpose of Dare to Be and Natalie and Charlotte are excited about the possibilities of restoration through this partnership.</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.4;">Other event sponsors include </span><a style="line-height: 1.4;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq-YMmePhHWuuZ65APHUb81JgrDRMQzD8W4=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Biblica</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;">, </span><a style="line-height: 1.4;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq_bPvMTu5t14sBGRqoAEZHkME-Glg9xQcg=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Faithgirlz</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;">, </span><a style="line-height: 1.4;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq_sTb3CuX1GjHgWKYyTIw1GKonkutd_UT0=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Northwest University</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;">, and </span><a style="line-height: 1.4;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq8dSqmcNgZ7rnm9OiYUoCQJTeske3SE5Ro=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Regent University</a><span style="line-height: 1.4;">.</span></p>
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<p>ABOUT NATALIE GRANT:</p>
<p>Multi-Grammy nominated Christian vocalist and multi-Dove Award winner, Natalie Grant, is a singer-songwriter from Nashville, TN. With over 3 million in sales, Natalie's work has gained international acclaim, including five Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. Natalie is married to songwriter and producer Bernie Herms and they have three children Grace Ana, Isabella Noelle and Sadie Rose. Twitter <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6n_1N3CUHDfFz8_K-TEeuDOOaEdEBUKc6BZ4bukeCJ7096_RsL1wOLw==" shape="rect" target="_blank">@NatalieGrant</a>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>ABOUT CHARLOTTE GAMBILL:</p>
<p>Charlotte Gambill is an international speaker and author, best known for her practical and passionate application of God's word. Her messages of life and purpose are rallying a generation to embrace the broken and become ambassadors of hope. Charlotte and her husband Steve, are the lead Pastors at Life Church, England - <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq-t_FCzDJK-PBQNVY10AH-FbU48cBBY3D7GsmZsRZduMg==" shape="rect" target="_blank">www.lifechurchhome.com</a>. They have two children, Hope Cherish and Noah Brave. Twitter <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6n_1N3CUHDfFz8_K-TEeuDOOaEdEBUKc6FfS_YHcibWxoNMEd4OxM2A==" shape="rect" target="_blank">@CharlGambill </a>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.4;">ABOUT Hope for Justice:</span></p>
<p>Hope for Justice is a non-profit organization that is committed to creating a collaborative community of inspired abolitionists who are determined to end sex slavery in our lifetime. They advocate for survivors through the promotion of quality care by affecting policy, ensuring sustainable aftercare models, and engaging communities in life-changing educational opportunities both domestically and abroad. <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001HojLs7tw2UDXyTG7WizpLsX_0_Sqt85HXsW0HfqZIEgXzLUdNEoFj7i1ofLsCMM6FrwYnjG-iq8x-TjQer_5-2UmzXdukidNbSrCZ7H9gKk=" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://hopeforjustice.org/</a> Twitter @hopeforjustice</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.4;"><br /></span></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/07/dare-to-be-embarks-on-2015-wear-love-out-nationwide-tour-tickets-on-sale-nowhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/07/dare-to-be-embarks-on-2015-wear-love-out-nationwide-tour-tickets-on-sale-nowWed, 07 Jan 2015 12:28:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamRecognizing Your Military Hero - Mark Schlosser<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.4;">We are thankful for the men and women who have sacrificed so much and fought for our freedom. Will you join SPIRIT and recognize some of our local Military Heroes? Today we are recognizing Mark Schlosser, from Vashon, Washington. This is the story that was sent to us from Dusty Good.</span></p>
<p><span><span>"Why Being There Matters"</span></span></p>
<p><span>On our planet, more than 70 percent of which is covered by water, being there means having the ability to act from the sea. The Navy is uniquely positioned to be there; the world's oceans give the Navy the power to protect America's interests anywhere, and at any time. Your Navy protects and defends America on the world's oceans. Navy ships, submarines, aircraft and, most importantly, tens of thousands of America's finest young men and women are deployed around the world doing just that. They are there now. They will be there when we are sleeping tonight. They will be there every Saturday, Sunday and holiday this year. &nbsp;They are there around the clock, far from our shores, defending America at all times.<br /> <br /> Thank you very much for your support of the men and women in U.S. Navy, deployed around the clock and ready to protect and defend America on the world's oceans.<br /><br /> MC2 Dusty Good<br /> Navy Office of Community Outreach<br /><br /><span>SPIRIT 105.3 would like to thank <a href="https://www.geico.com/" target="_blank"><strong>GEICO</strong></a> for helping us recognize Military Heroes.&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p><strong style="line-height: 1.4;">Do you want the chance to share your Military Hero? Click&nbsp;<a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/SPIRITofSeattle/MilitaryHeroes.aspx" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;to submit your story today.</strong></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/05/recognizing-your-military-hero---mark-schlosserhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/05/recognizing-your-military-hero---mark-schlosserMon, 05 Jan 2015 12:30:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamExperience Greece like Never Before with SPIRIT 105.3!<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>(Seattle, WA) &ndash; SPIRIT 105.3 is excited to announce the opportunity for listeners to travel to Greece in October 2015! During this trip the group will see the Bible come to life and retrace the footsteps of apostle Paul alongside afternoon host, Ana Kelly. This 10 day trip will begin in Athens and include a 3 night cruise among the Greek Islands and Turkey.</p>
<p>This guided tour lead by professionals from Collette Tourism departs Seattle on October 21st. Tour details and itinerary information can be found on the website at <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/greece" target="_blank"><strong>www.spirit1053.com/greece</strong></a>. &ldquo;I can't wait to share Paul's walk with you. What an amazing opportunity of fellowship, faith and fun!" says Ana Kelly.</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/greece" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a> to book your trip today and to see the complete itinerary.</p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/05/experience-greece-like-never-before-with-spirit-1053http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/05/experience-greece-like-never-before-with-spirit-1053Mon, 05 Jan 2015 12:00:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamTop 50 Songs of 2014<p>Over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day we shared the songs that made the biggest impact in Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) for 2014. About half of the top 50 tracks were represented by songs released in the past 2 years, with the remainder of songs dating back to 2005.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Congratulations to <strong>Phil Wickham</strong>! He <span>grew up in a musical household, with&nbsp;<span>both of his parents as one time members of the Jesus movement band Parable.</span></span>&nbsp;He has supported his family as a singer-songwriter for the past dozen years. Not only did Phil enjoy one of his songs hitting #1 in 2014, but also had the #1 track for the year "This Is Amazing Grace".</p>
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<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>The Top 50 of 2014</strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">&nbsp;1 &bull; Phil Wickham &bull; This Is Amazing Grace <br /> &nbsp;2 &bull; Newsboys &bull; We Believe <br /> &nbsp;3 &bull; Hillsong United &bull; Oceans <br /> &nbsp;4 &bull; Big Daddy Weave &bull; The Only Name <br /> &nbsp;5 &bull; tobyMac &bull; Speak Life <br /> &nbsp;6 &bull; 7eventh Time Down &bull; Just Say Jesus <br /> &nbsp;7 &bull; Francesca Battistelli &bull; Write Your Story <br /> &nbsp;8 &bull; Citizen Way &bull; How Sweet The Sound <br /> &nbsp;9 &bull; Unspoken &bull; Start A Fire <br /> 10 &bull; Mandisa &bull; Overcomer <br /> 11 &bull; Matthew West &bull; Hello, My Name Is <br /> 12 &bull; Sidewalk Prophets &bull; Keep Making Me <br /> 13 &bull; Crowder &bull; I Am <br /> 14 &bull; Matthew West &bull; Do Something <br /> 15 &bull; Danny Gokey &bull; Hope In Front Of Me <br /> 16 &bull; Jason Gray &bull; With Every Act Of Love <br /> 17 &bull; JJ Weeks Band &bull; Let Them See You <br /> 18 &bull; Matt Maher &bull; All The People Said Amen <br /> 19 &bull; Needtobreathe &bull; Multiplied <br /> 20 &bull; Building 429 &bull; Press On <br /> 21 &bull; MercyMe &bull; Greater <br /> 22 &bull; for King &amp; Country &bull; Fix My Eyes <br /> 23 &bull; Matt Maher &bull; Lord, I Need You <br /> 24 &bull; Jami Grace &bull; Beautiful Day <br /> 25 &bull; Matt Redman &bull; Your Grace Finds Me <br /> 26 &bull; Matt Redman &bull; 10,000 Reasons <br /> 27 &bull; Casting Crowns &bull; Thrive <br /> 28 &bull; Chris Tomlin &bull; Whom Shall I Fear <br /> 29 &bull; Passion &bull; One Thing Remains <br /> 30 &bull; Steven Curtis Chapman &bull; Love Take Me Over <br /> 31 &bull; Hawk Nelson &bull; Words <br /> 32 &bull; Building 429 &bull; We Won't Be Shaken <br /> 33 &bull; Building 429 &bull; Where I Belong <br /> 34 &bull; The Afters &bull; Broken Hallelujah <br /> 35 &bull; The Afters &bull; Every Good Thing <br /> 36 &bull; Chris Tomlin &bull; Our God <br /> 37 &bull; Big Daddy Weave &bull; Redeemed <br /> 38 &bull; MercyMe &bull; Shake <br /> 39 &bull; MercyMe &bull; You Are I Am <br /> 40 &bull; Big Daddy Weave &bull; Overwhelmed <br /> 41 &bull; Mandisa &bull; Back To You <br /> 42 &bull; Phillips, Craig &amp; Dean &bull; Revelation Song <br /> 43 &bull; Plumb &bull; Need You Now <br /> 44 &bull; Casting Crowns &bull; All You've Ever Wanted <br /> 45 &bull; Brandon Heath &bull; Give Me Your Eyes <br /> 46 &bull; tobyMac &bull; Steal My Show <br /> 47 &bull; Aaron Shust &bull; My Savior My God <br /> 48 &bull; Newsboys &bull; God's Not Dead <br /> 49 &bull; Francesca Battistelli &bull; He Knows My Name <br /> 50 &bull; Casting Crowns &bull; Praise You In This Storm</p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/03/top-50-songs-of-2014http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2015/01/03/top-50-songs-of-2014Sat, 03 Jan 2015 13:30:00 GMTLarry LomaxRing in the New Year with the Best of 2014<p>Can you believe that another year is behind us? Tune in to SPIRIT 105.3 and join us as we make our way through the Top 50 Songs of Contemporary Christian songs from the past twelve months.</p>
<p>Listen to see how your favorite songs rank starting at 7pm on New Year&rsquo;s Eve and again at 7am and Noon, &amp; 12p-5p on New Year&rsquo;s Day.</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.4;">What song do you think will be the top song for 2014? <strong>Share with us in the comments!</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">December 31st (7pm-12am) | January 1st (7am-12pm &amp; 12pm-5pm)</span></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/26/ring-in-the-new-year-with-the-best-of-2014http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/26/ring-in-the-new-year-with-the-best-of-2014Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTHome for the Holidays Winner - Melony & Glenn Van Wyhe<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>Last Winter, Melony got a phone call that her mom was not doing well. Immediately after, she felt God&rsquo;s call to hop on a plane and travel home to visit her mom. Unfortunately, her mother died shortly after. These past few weeks, experiencing the heartache of her first Christmas without her mom, Melony knew she needed to spend the holidays with her dad. Melony submitted her story and was chosen to go Home for the Holidays! Congratulations Melony!</p>
<p>Read Melony's story below:</p>
<p><em>God has blessed me with a fabulous life. Starting with parents who loved HIM and gave me that foundation.&nbsp; The best parents ever!&nbsp; I got the call early one morning last January that mom was not doing well.&nbsp; Not an unusual call about my 84 year old mother. This was the first time that God prompted me to check for a flight home.&nbsp; Miraculously, two hours later I was on the plane.&nbsp; I got to the hospital in time to have a nice talk with mom then she went into a coma and died 10 days later.&nbsp; My 90 yr old dad has had two strokes since then forcing him into assisted living. In 2 days, my sister, that lives close by him, will have surgery and be unable to visit him for several weeks.&nbsp; I would very much love to be there for my dad, especially during Christmas.&nbsp; I didn't realize how hard the first Christmas without mom would be. Now I wonder how many more I can have with dad.&nbsp; As Christians I KNOW that I will have an eternity of Christmases with them! But I would love to be there for this one.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4;">Thank you for all of those who entered our Home for the Holidays contest. We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas!&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><br /></em></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/18/home-for-the-holidays-winner---melony-glenn-van-wyhehttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/18/home-for-the-holidays-winner---melony-glenn-van-wyheThu, 18 Dec 2014 13:04:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamWinner #39 Linda wins $2,205 for guessing "Scissors"<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=ZgAvAG0AZwBWAFEAdwB0ADMASgBQAC8AWgBTAFIAMwBJAHUAKwBYAFYAdwBLAGMAYgB1ADAAegBaAC8AdgBqADAAbQByAEwAMAB1AGUAZwBTAEcARAA1AFYAbQBLAEQARQA3AHQAbQB1AGkAUQA3AHAAbgB6AGwANgA1ADQATQB0AEgAUgAyAHIARQBYAFAASAB1AEEAeQBsAFEAVQBnACsATABLADAAMgBWADIAVgA2AFcAQQBlAGQAQQBjADUAaQB4AGkAVQAwAGUAdwBGADMAYwBzAHcASQBFAEwAUAB5AEQAOQBvAHQAcQBBADYAcgBCADMASAB0AFUAYwBCADAAZgBQAEYATgBmAFoAaABzAHUANgB4AGUASQAvAEEAcwBYAEwAUABWAGUAeQBiAFIASABrAC8AYgBHAEUAMwBGAHUAagBxAFMAVQByADcAZABBAEIATwB2ADQAagBYAFUAVgBFADYAbABqAGkAMAByAGUATwBJAHAAUgBoAEkAUABhADgAMQBwAFcAYQBkAHoAWABPADkATQBUAGsAZgBhAG0AMgB0AHMATQBXAG4AVQBxAHMAZQBIADkAKwBoADEAQwBSAGoAQwAxAG0AUAB6AHcARwBoAEgAegBqAGUAaABaAEcAOQBZAE4AWABXAGoAdgBlACsAZwBKAGQATwA=&w=144&mw=400"></p><p><span>CONGRATULATIONS to Linda for correctly guessing "Scissors" with the Secret Sound. She won $2,205. She is flying to Phoenix to visit her mom for the holidays and is looking forward to sharing some good news with the family! Press the play button above to hear the full phone call.</span></p>
<p>The Secret Sound is taking a break for the holidays but will return on Monday, January 5th with Steve &amp; Amy!</p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/18/winner-39-linda-wins-2205-for-guessing-scissorshttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/18/winner-39-linda-wins-2205-for-guessing-scissorsThu, 18 Dec 2014 11:03:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamSPIRIT 105.3 is Looking for Your Help!<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>Dear SPIRIT Family,</p>
<p>Are you looking for a way to partner with SPIRIT 105.3? We have a few upcoming opportunities for you to help serve the community!</p>
<p><em><strong>DARE TO BE</strong></em> <br />SPIRIT 105.3 is excited to welcome back Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill to Christian Faith center on Friday, January 23rd at 7:30pm with the <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/EventManager/Events/Details.aspx?EventID=200664" target="_blank"><strong>2015 Dare to Be</strong></a> tour where we will dare to: WEAR LOVE OUT. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to volunteer who will help make this event a success! Volunteers should expect to be available from 4:00-10:30pm. You&rsquo;ll hear inspiring stories and be challenged to take risks in order to believe that you are who God says you are. We will talk about what it means to WEAR LOVE OUT in every aspect of our lives.</p>
<p><em><strong>SECRET KEEPER GIRL: THE CRAZY HAIR TOUR!</strong></em><br />We are looking for volunteers to be a part of <a href="http://secretkeepergirl.com/" target="_blank"><strong>The Crazy Hair Tour- Secret Keeper Girl&rsquo;s</strong></a> fourth themed tour. It is a Bible-based relationship-building experience for moms and their tween daughters (typically ages 8-12) on March 14th, 6:30 pm at Overlake Christian Church. The Secret Keeper Girl Crazy Hair Tour helps moms cultivate God-crazy Daughters, who embrace inner beauty, biblical modesty, and vibrant purity,&rdquo; reads a poster for the new event.</p>
<p>Join SPIRIT 105.3 for a wonderful evening of bonding between mother and daughter. It&rsquo;s going to be an amazing amount of fun and an experience you will not soon forget.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><br />If you are interested in helping behind the scenes at either of the previously mentioned or upcoming events, please contact Promotions &amp; Marketing Director, Camille Birk at <strong><a href="mailto:camille@spirit1053.com?Subject=SPIRIT%20105.3%20Volunteer%20Email&Body=Event%3A%20%0ANames%20of%20people%20who%20want%20to%20volunteer%3A%0APhone%20Number%28s%29%3A%0AEmail%28s%29%0A%0AAre%20any%20of%20these%20volunteers%20under%20age%2018%3F%20If%20so%2C%20please%20list%20ages%3A" target="_blank">Camille@spirit1053.com</a></strong></p>
<p>As a station, we feel blessed by the community support. Together, we are spreading the love of Christ in tangible ways.</p>
<p>&ldquo;For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.&rdquo; Romans 12:4-5</p>
<p>God Bless!<br />- SPIRIT 105.3</p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/12/spirit-1053-is-looking-for-your-helphttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/12/spirit-1053-is-looking-for-your-helpFri, 12 Dec 2014 11:36:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamHome for the Holidays Winner - Jessica & Jonathan Sadler<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>Jessica Vasquez submitted a story on behalf of her husband, Jonathan. His extended family lives in Indiana and he hasn&rsquo;t been back to visit in 20 years. To top it off, Jessica and Jonathan just celebrated their one year anniversary and she has yet to meet his side of the family! Congratulations Jessica &amp; Jonathan, you were selected to able fly <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/Contests/Register.aspx?ContestID=195085" target="_blank"><strong>Home for the Holidays</strong></a> to visit family in Indiana!</p>
<p><br />Read their full story below:<br /><em>My name is Jessica Sadler and I would like to nominate my husband Jonathan Sadler to fly home to Indiana for this Christmas holiday. He grew up in Indiana with his mom, sister and grandparents. He hasn't been back for 20 years and all of his extended family is out there. This last June, his grandfather passed away and he flew there quickly to attend the funeral, but I had to stay home due to work. Jonathan and I have just celebrated our one year wedding anniversary and I have not yet had the opportunity to meet his family. His grandfather was like a father to him. This will be the first Christmas his grandmother will be alone. Jonathan would love to be able to be home this Christmas to support and surprise his grandmother during this difficult season. Thank you so much!</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">If you know of a deserving family member who you want to fly in make sure to submit a story to our Home for the Holidays Contest online <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/Contests/Register.aspx?ContestID=195085" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/11/home-for-the-holidays-winner-jessica-jonathan-sadlerhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/11/home-for-the-holidays-winner-jessica-jonathan-sadlerThu, 11 Dec 2014 15:14:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamRemembering the Message in the Madness<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>Phew! Do you feel exhausted?! I don&rsquo;t know about you, but these days I feel I&rsquo;m the last one to the finish line. It&rsquo;s the mad dash through the holiday season! Once we enter the Thanksgiving week, I find myself suddenly feeling the days are shorter and the &ldquo;to do&rdquo; list has grown exponentially.</p>
<p>Like so many around me, I&rsquo;m running to the store to pick up the last minute items for the Christmas party, picking out gifts, and decorating the house with all the tinsel and garland I can find. And, of course I spend plenty of my time searching for all the best DIY Pinterest Christmas crafts and posting my favorite &ldquo;Seasons Greetings&rdquo; to facebook.</p>
<p>I desperately want to create memories that last forever and moments that our loved ones will cherish. With this, each day seems to dash by in a flash. After I&rsquo;ve said goodbye to my last guest, and put away the fine china each year, I notice that I&rsquo;ve missed the opportunity to truly recognize the reason we celebrate in every moment I&rsquo;ve just created for those I love.</p>
<p>Most years, for every one minute spent celebrating the birth of Jesus I spend ten minutes wrapping, baking and cleaning. This year, I hope to balance the message with the madness. Will you consider joining me as I dedicate more time to remembering the hope behind this holiday?<br />&nbsp;<br />With the support of area pastors, <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/allmomdoes/" target="_blank">allmomdoes</a> has put together a special Advent Season Devotional. It&rsquo;s an opportunity for you and your family to draw closer together this season (daily) and experience the joy and love of Christ through this advent season.<br />&nbsp;<br />Click <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/all-mom-does/2014/11/19/allmomdoes-advent-season-devotional" target="_blank">HERE</a> to download the allmomdoes devotional. <br />&nbsp;<br />Merry Christmas!</p>
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<p>- Camille<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; SPIRIT Promotions &amp; Marketing</p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/10/remembering-the-message-in-the-madnesshttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/10/remembering-the-message-in-the-madnessWed, 10 Dec 2014 10:49:00 GMTCamille BirkMs. Larson's 1st Grade Class Featured As Pledge Monday Class of the Week With SPIRIT 105.3!<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>(Seattle, WA) - On Monday, December 8th, Ms. Larson's&nbsp;first grade class from&nbsp;The Bear Creek School&nbsp;was featured as the SPIRIT 105.3 Pledge Monday class of the week! SPIRIT 105.3's morning show hosts Steve &amp; Amy featured the class reciting the Pledge at 6:40am as part of the Pledge Monday Class of the Week contest.&nbsp;Ms. Larson&nbsp;nominated her class for the contest by sending in her class nomination and original audio of the kids reciting the United States Pledge of Allegiance. In addition, Ms. Larson's class received a classroom party courtesy of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.newyorkcupcakes.com/" target="_blank">New York Cupcakes</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://smithbrothersfarms.com/" target="_blank">Smith Brothers' Farms</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.museumofflight.org/" target="_blank">Museum of Flight</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://quality-custom-finish.com/" target="_blank">Quality Custom Finish</a>. The class will also receive a personalized Pledge of Allegiance plaque provided by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mqf.com/" target="_blank">Museum Quality Framing</a>. The SPIRIT 105.3 Promotions Team was&nbsp;privileged to visit Ms. Larson's&nbsp;class.&nbsp;Alex and Ashley of the SPIRIT Team loved answering the students questions about radio and music. The students of Ms. Larson's class are truly some of the most inquisitive and polite students we have met!&nbsp;The SPIRIT Team thanks you for inviting&nbsp;us to stop by!</p>
<p>SPIRIT 105.3's Pledge Monday Class of the Week is a 12-week program that allows the community to recognize classrooms who value the importance of teaching children about the significance of liberty and justice for all by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.</p>
<p>Follow the link to hear the Pledge of Allegiance from our most recent class of the week:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/ThePledge.aspx" target="_blank">www.spirit1053.com/ThePledge.aspx</a></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/09/ms-larsons-1st-grade-class-featured-as-pledge-monday-class-of-the-week-with-spirit-1053http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/09/ms-larsons-1st-grade-class-featured-as-pledge-monday-class-of-the-week-with-spirit-1053Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:35:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamHome for the Holidays Winner - Charlene & Dennis Guesford <p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>Charlene Guesford worries about her family in Wisconsin often. She hasn&rsquo;t been home in 3 years, since then her family has gone through many heath issues, including Charlene being diagnosed with breast cancer in March. She and her husband would love to be back for the Holidays and to help her brother take care of their aging mother. Charlene submitted their story to our <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/Contests/Register.aspx?ContestID=195085" target="_blank"><strong>Home for the Holidays</strong></a> contest and were selected as to be able to visit family back home in Wisconsin!</p>
<p>Read Charlene's full story below:</p>
<p><em>The last time my husband and I have been home to WI for Christmas was 8 years ago. We have always been a close family and was so special. I went home 3 years ago to clean out my mom's apartment because she needed to go into a nursing care home. My brothers giggle and laughed at so many things we found. Since then I haven't been able to afford a trip home. My mom will be 94 years young in December, one brother has several health issue but still takes good care of all my mom&rsquo;s paper work at 75 years old. Another brother had a stroke this year. I called almost daily to check on him. Through all this I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March. My heart was always so torn because I love and worry about all of them. Of course they were concerned for me. My theme through all of this is "Every Praise, Every Praise is to our God&rdquo; God has been faithful for years and won't stop now. My family here in WA is so loving as well.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">If you know of a deserving family memb<span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4;">er who you want to fly in make sure to submit a story to our Home for the Holidays Contest online <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/Contests/Register.aspx?ContestID=195085" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</span></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/04/home-for-the-holidays-winner---charlene-dennis-guesfordhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/04/home-for-the-holidays-winner---charlene-dennis-guesfordThu, 04 Dec 2014 13:02:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamMrs. Havrilla's 1st Grade Class Featured As Pledge Monday Class of the Week With SPIRIT 105.3!<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>(Seattle, WA) - On Monday, December 1st, Mrs. Havrilla's first grade class from&nbsp;Cascade Christian School&nbsp;was featured as the SPIRIT 105.3 Pledge Monday class of the week! SPIRIT 105.3's morning show hosts Steve &amp; Amy featured the class reciting the Pledge at 6:40am as part of the Pledge Monday Class of the Week contest. Mrs. Havrilla&nbsp;nominated her class for the contest by sending in her class nomination and original audio of the kids reciting the United States Pledge of Allegiance. In addition, Mrs. Havrilla's class received a classroom party courtesy of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.newyorkcupcakes.com/" target="_blank">New York Cupcakes</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://smithbrothersfarms.com/" target="_blank">Smith Brothers' Farms</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.museumofflight.org/" target="_blank">Museum of Flight</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://quality-custom-finish.com/" target="_blank">Quality Custom Finish</a>. The class will also receive a personalized Pledge of Allegiance plaque provided by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mqf.com/" target="_blank">Museum Quality Framing</a>. The SPIRIT 105.3 Promotions Team was excited to be visiting Mrs. Havrilla's class today.&nbsp;Stopping by&nbsp;brought so much joy to the SPIRIT Team to see how surprised the students were when they found the cupcakes, milk, and goodie bags on their desks when they returned from lunch. We even had a chance to discuss how&nbsp;a radio station works! The SPIRIT Team thanks you for inviting&nbsp;us to stop by!</p>
<p>SPIRIT 105.3's Pledge Monday Class of the Week is a 12-week program that allows the community to recognize classrooms who value the importance of teaching children about the significance of liberty and justice for all by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.</p>
<p>K-6th grade teachers can enter their class into the Pledge Monday Class of the Week contest online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/ThePledge/" target="_blank">www.spirit1053.com/ThePledge/</a>&nbsp;or sending a completed nomination to: Attn: SPIRIT 105.3 Promotions, 19319 Fremont Avenue North Seattle WA, 98133. Check the www.spirit1053.com website or Contact Madeline Jacob at 206.289.7974 for more information.</p>
<p>Follow the link to hear the Pledge of Allegiance from our most recent class of the week:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/ThePledge.aspx" target="_blank">www.spirit1053.com/ThePledge.aspx</a></p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/01/mrs-havrillas-1st-grade-class-featured-as-pledge-monday-class-of-the-week-with-spirit-1053http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/12/01/mrs-havrillas-1st-grade-class-featured-as-pledge-monday-class-of-the-week-with-spirit-1053Mon, 01 Dec 2014 14:48:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions TeamHome for the Holidays Winner - Karen & Terry Carlson<p><img alt="" src="http://www.spirit1053.com/EI/sharedobjects/handlers/ir.ashx?p=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&w=144&mw=400"></p><p>Karen &amp; Terry Carlson have seven grandchildren, but this holiday season that number is soon to change to 8. Their son and his wife are receiving a baby through adoption and won&rsquo;t be able to fly home for Christmas! They submitted their story to our Home for the Holidays contest and were selected as our first winners to visit their son, daughter-in-law, and shortly their newest grandchild!</p>
<p><br />Read their full story below:<br />This Christmas it was our turn to have our 30 year old baby boy and his wife home for Christmas. We have been praying for them and their desire to have children for several years. This year they decided the Lord wanted them to adopt. We are thrilled. We got their call that they have been matched with a child and our grandbaby is due the first part of December. They live in Arizona and it's the law that they can't leave the state for three to six months until things are settled with the state. Grandpa and me (Grandma) want to celebrate with them and rejoice with their precious gift of a child. We thought we had enough mileage points to go there for Christmas, but we don't. We don't have the money to even drive there. We both cried last night before the Lord because our hearts ache with desire to be there with them. We would love to fly to love on our much prayed for and much loved new grandchild.</p>
<p>Click the play button to hear Sarah's surprise call with Karen.</p>
<p>If you know of a deserving family member who you want to fly in make sure to submit a story to our Home for the Holidays Contest online <a href="http://www.spirit1053.com/Contests/Register.aspx?ContestID=195085" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</p>http://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/11/24/home-for-the-holidays-winner---karen-terry-carlsonhttp://www.spirit1053.com/spirit-updates/2014/11/24/home-for-the-holidays-winner---karen-terry-carlsonMon, 24 Nov 2014 14:43:00 GMTSPIRIT 105.3 Promotions Team